Anoka-Hennepin STEP

09/23/2026

Technology plays an important role in preparing students for life, and Chromebooks are utilized as a daily learning tool in Anoka-Hennepin middle and high school classrooms. Anoka-Hennepin students in grades 6-12 are assigned a Chromebook from the school district to ensure access to technology systems that support classroom learning.

Over 28,000 Chromebooks are distributed to students the first week of school. As careful as students and schools are, accidents do happen - and thousands of Chromebooks are returned at the end of the school year with damages.

Families have the option to enroll in the Device Protection Plan to avoid costly repairs and downtime. The enrollment window is open until Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Learn more:

Anoka-Hennepin students in grades 6-12 are assigned a Chromebook from the school district to ensure access to technology systems that support classroom learning. Avoid replacement costs or expensive repairs with the Device Protection Plan.

09/08/2026

Happy first week of school! staff are excited to welcome students for the 2026-27 school year. Use in your back to school photos and stay tuned to school and district social media pages for snapshots from schools across the district this week.

View details about back-to-school information on the school district website at ahschools.us/bts - including school picture day information, school supply lists, conference days and more.

09/03/2026

Students still needing enrollment support are encouraged to attend an Enrollment Center open house event from 3 - 7 p.m. TODAY at the Educational Service Center (2727 N. Ferry Street, Anoka). Families in attendance can try riding a school bus together around the neighborhood, and receive backpacks, school supplies and other resources. (Available for families in need.)

Learn more about enrollment timelines prior to the 2026-27 school year: https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/enrollment-timelines-for-the-first-day-of-school

08/31/2026

It's open house week! Anoka-Hennepin Schools staff are excited to meet families and welcome students to school for the upcoming year.

Visit ahschools.us/bts for open house dates and times. Families may also view school supply lists, picture dates and more.

08/09/2026

A new Enrollment Center is now open to support families new to or interested in enrolling in Anoka-Hennepin Schools!

Families may schedule an appointment or walk-in to:

• Receive support in completing the online registration process
• Receive translation/interpretation assistance
• Complete early childhood screening
• Conduct English Language learner (EL) assessments.
• Apply for free/reduced priced meals and additional resources for eligible families.
•Information on all Community Education programming

Walk-in visits are accepted from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Families may contact the Enrollment Center directly to set-up an appointment.

Phone: 763-506-1030
Email: [email protected]
Website: ahschools.us/enroll

Open house events will also be held from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26 and Thursday, Sept. 3 to ensure families are connected and prepared before the start of the school year.

Families in attendance can try new things to prepare for school:

• Ride a school bus together around the neighborhood.
• Receive backpacks, school supplies and other resources. (Available for families in need.)

Read more: https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/enrollment-center-now-open-to-support-families-new-to-or-interested-in-anoka-hennepin-schools

08/01/2026

The back-to-school issue of the FOCUS is provided as a resource to families to prepare for the upcoming school year, and was sent to all families on Wednesday, July 29. Check it out: https://app.smore.com/n/fq4na

Stay tuned for more information specific from our school later this month!

Back to school FOCUS-July 29, 2026

07/28/2026

Find your future at Anoka-Hennepin! Join us for a Summer Hiring Event on Thursday, July 30.

📆 Thursday, July 30, 2026
⏰ 1 - 5 p.m.
🏫 Educational Service Center in Anoka

District representatives will be conducting interviews and making tentative job offers at the event. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3SReZAE

07/11/2026

District staff are preparing to welcome students back for the 2026-27 school year. Back to school information is now available on the district website at ahschools.us/bts - including open house dates, school supply lists, dates for class photos and conferences - and more!

05/08/2026

When it all adds up, Anoka-Hennepin Schools staff members are ONE of the many reasons that students achieve, delivering on our promise to educate each student for success.

The connections district staff make with students, families and community members make all the difference, and the work they do today will matter now and well into the future.

May 4-8, 2026 is being celebrated as Employee Appreciation Week across the school district. Thank you for supporting Anoka-Hennepin Schools in recognizing and celebrating the impact staff members make today, and every day.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/ahschools2026appreciation

05/06/2026

May 4-8, 2026 is being celebrated as Employee Appreciation Week across the school district, recognizing the significant impact that staff at all sites make for students. You can join us in honoring, recognizing and celebrating school district staff! Consider a few ideas to show your appreciation:

• Encourage your student to share a handwritten note of appreciation for a staff member that impacts their days at school.

• Consider sending a staff member a simple email message to let them know that their work and the connections they make with your student matters.

• Share a smile, and/or tell a staff member how they make a difference for your student or your family.

• Get involved in your school’s Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) and see if there are ways you can volunteer or donate as a token of appreciation.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/ahschools2026appreciation